Ahh. Summer is here and creamy whips are in full gear. I have never been able to figure out the difference between a chocolate float and a chocolate soda The chocolate soda seems to be something uniquely Cincinnatian like chili and goetta and must be experienced by all. I remember thinking as a child that the soda seems to freeze like pop rocks as it is coming up the straw. Don't let the summer pass you by without experiencing this here, or Zips or Goldtop or one of the other slowly dwindling Number of these TriState dairy bars. I have been coming to this out of the way and somewhat hard to find... all while in plain sight... creamy whips during the summer for years. It was the culmination of the weeklong day camp in the park at Mt Airy Forest to take the hike through the woods on the final Friday of camp. And imagine my surprise many years ago, when in a different city at a cocktail party and the person I was speaking to says "oh you are from Cincinnati, you must know about...". And of course I was ready for "Cincinnati chili" or "goetta" or "Little Kings" or "The Big Red Machine" but instead they said "Putz's". How could they know about this place at an out of the way exit, hidden from the road, no highway signage in a small carve out otherwise reserved for the largest municipal forest in the US? Turns out they drove cross country with a book of roadside attractions from the age of the dust bowl, eg world's largest ball of twine and Putz's made the list. For a number if reasons I believe Putz's holds a special place in the hearts of Cincinnatians like me. read more

Would I recommend Putz's-- ABSOLUTELY! First timer at Putz's, and happy I stopped by for some ice cream. I was in the area and asked some friends where they recommend to go for some ice cream, specifically soft serve. There are a couple other Cincy favorites, but they are all hard ice cream, and they unanimously agreed that I had to stop by Putz's Creamy Whip. I ate the waffle cone with chocolate and vanilla swirl, in record time, and forgot to take a pic. It was delicious.... In fact, the chocolate ice cream was actually noticeably "chocolaty." It was fantastic. It seems to be a family run business that has been there for years. The ladies that took my order and gave me my cone were all friendly and thanked me for stopping by. Lots of space to sit and enjoy food and dessert, and it's all walk up to the counter to order. **special note- CASH ONLY**. All I had with me was $5, so I couldn't try any food. I guess it gives me a reason to go back! read more

Great creamy whip. A nice trip back to the good ol days. I highly recommend.They have other items too. Bbq, etc. Service is top notch.

They have the best ice cream, always busy but they move you so quickly. The workers are always very pleasant and courteous to you.

I have been going here since I was a kid. This place will always be somewhere that makes me happy and fills me with cherished memories. They have great soft serve, and that's coming from someone who doesn't even like soft serve. There are seats outside to enjoy the day and your ice cream or you can take it to go. Their food is also good and there are many options to choose from. read more

Great soft serve ice cream and amazing selection! From a simple cone to a banana split to a milk shake or malt and everything in between! All delicious! read more

The ice cream is so good! They load their cyclones with toppings!! The service is also always great

I had the swirl soft serve and gobbled it down. Coming from Columbus which has lots of ice cream places, I have struggled to find ice cream I enjoy in Cincinnati. It's Graeter's and UDF land down here. I found Putz's on Yelp and decided to try it. It was super flavorful and cheap! Sadly their season comes to an end soon but I will be back as it has been added to my top ice cream list in cincy. read more

Putz's Creamy Whip - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Want some good soft serve or a good milkshake? Stop by Putz's! Just a short 3 min drive from the heart of Westwood, Putz's is right around the corner. Clearly this place is a neighborhood staple. When we arrived there was a line. When I saw the line I knew I was in for a great treat. The line also moves pretty quickly. I'm not a huge fan of soft serve but this was pretty good and their strawberry milkshake was the bomb! It tasted like an old-fashioned milkshake. This place has been here for years and is the place that adults grandparents brought them, and now they are bringing their kids. They even have a picnic table area on the side of the parking lot. It's certainly a place where families come and enjoy a treat on a hot summer day. Since it was my first time visiting, I wanted to try what they were known for. I got vanilla soft serve in a waffle cone topped with a little bit of sprinkles. It was perfect! The funny thing is, as an adult I'm developing a love for sprinkles. I wasn't crazy about them as a kid. I mean I could deal with them but I wasn't the kid jumping up and down over sprinkles. My husband is a milkshake guy so that's what he always gets. I can admit this milkshake was the bomb.com! Thick and filled with strawberries. It reminded us of this same type of place that was in VA when we lived in Fredericksburg. It brought back memories. Certainly, stop by Putz's and give them a try. You'll enjoy their soft serve. If you don't like soft serve get a milkshake. They have something for everyone. They also have a ton of other stuff to choose from. read more

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Everything here is great, kids had strawberry and blueberry soft serve that was the best ever. Loved my chocolate malt and foot long coney, best in town read more

Just the best soft serve ice cream in the tristate. And a great variety of things to put it in. Yes they have good hamburgers, hot dogs, etc, but why waste room in your stomach when you can have a second ice cream treat? Only a short time left until they are closed again, so get here and enjoy. read more

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So good!! The banana split was delicious. So creamy and yummy. Great service too! 10/10 will definitely be back! read more

Putz's Creamy Whip - Banana split - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

They are a cash only business. One day I stopped and ordered chili dogs for the fam. I went to pay and realized I forgot my wallet. They were like get us next time you are here. I paid them the next day, but what a great bunch of people. The best part is they are always so busy that you get to meet new people while waiting in line for that creamy whip!! It's a great summer experience. Nothing fancy, but nice people, nice place, and good prices. read more

We love to support local businesses and Putz's makes it easy. Delicious food, great friendly service and yummy deserts are what you find here. We do not live local but this is an easy off and on I-74. We only stopped in for ice cream but had to try the coneys. They did not disappoint! If you are searching for a casual spot to picnic, they have that too. We would definitely recommend this locally owned and operated spot. read more

Putz's Creamy Whip - The picnic area - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Although I'm not from the area, something about Putz's brings me back to my childhood and I would imagine it has nostalgic appeal for a lot of locals. Putz's is a no-frills spot, cash-only and has a great local vibe. From what I understood, they use a machine back from the 1930s for their soft serve so the spot definitely has a lot of history. For those interested in the historical aspect, there is a lot of historical information around the small building. I got a vanilla soft serve cone with birthday cake dip. Sugar galore but delicious of course. Their dip options are more unique than the traditional chocolate option found in most places. The parking area is pretty small but seems that most people leave pretty quickly so I don't see it being too much of an issue. read more

Putz's Creamy Whip - Vanilla soft serve with birthday cake dip - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

A Cinci whip classic with a cult following- what could I possibly have to say about this hometown hero that you haven't heard already? I can call out a few important hacks, I think: 1) lot's always crowded, but go anyway- the line moves fast and so do the orders! You'll have ice cream in five minutes. 2) cash only, of course. 3) menu is pretty chaotic. There are three or four different places to look for selections, so don't miss your fav treat because you only looked at one menu. 4) their cyclones are wonderful but run light on mix-ins on the bottom. Don't get one if you expect chunks throughout your clone. 5) last day of the season is usually mid September - for 2019 it's September 15th. Nine days left to get your Putz's! read more

Putz's Creamy Whip - Putz's Oreo and Heath Cyclone is the secret to mix-in Nirvana, the perfect balance of sweet and salty. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Our journey to get ice cream was well With it, my husband was typical vanilla with chocolate dipped pretty tasty and i went with the strawberry shortcake which was pretty amazing the ice cream was so thick n creamy not like other dairy bars . We can't wait to go back and try the other flavors see ya soon Putz!!! Creamy tasty ice cream nothing like it! read more

Putz's Creamy Whip - Chocolate dipped cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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When I was younger,we lived just a few blocks from this place, so we would go often. They showed nice kid movies and the ice cream is amazing read more

Had the spicy mett fully loaded with cheese/chili/onions. So good. Grabbed a couple cones as well. Only a month or so into opening and pretty packed early evening. Warm weather! read more

We visit Putz's several times each summer. The ice cream and service usually range from good to very good. However, we were surprised and disappointed in the total lack of good customer service today, a trait many small, family-run businesses seemingly share these days. What is especially perplexing is that they were not even busy, no line. We won't rush back for another experience like the one we had today. read more

My Mom discovered this hidden gem one day heading home after teaching on the Westside. The ice cream tastes different here, it's better! It is unlike any other soft serve place in town. It is always busy and people are in and out. There are a few picnic tables but they are usually filled just like the parking lot. Lots to choose from on the menu but my parents always end up getting the same two things a cone or a chocolate shake. The shakes are the bomb. UDF, Dairy Queen and Graeter's can't even compete. Make sure you bring cash because they don't accept anything else! read more

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Yum. Happy it is spring; there are wonderful choices. It is definitely worth the wait.

Creaminess of their soft serve is unsurpassed and tastes natural- unlike every other soft serve place I've ever been to. Fast service. Feels like you're stepping back in time - very nostalgic - transports me to childhood happiness read more

My favorite creamy whip in the city!!! Not only is their creamy whip delicious and cheap, it hasn't changed a bit in the 30 years I've been coming here. The hot met with kraut and mustard is a must get! They use Queen City products, delicious! It's a classic menu and really transports you back 50 years. The atmosphere is perfect, not only is the staff always friendly, the grassy field next to it is perfect for the kids to run and play while you enjoy the food. read more

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I went here for the first time this summer, and I enjoyed it. The only thing that would stop be from being eager to return is the fact that they're cash only. I rarely carry cash, so that can be a dealbreaker. read more

Putz's Creamy Whip - First Putz's cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Bomb!!! A little far for me but worth the drive. Great customer service with a lot of menu options. read more

Putz's Creamy Whip - Strawberry Shortcake!!!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I made the uncommon and regrettable mistake of ordering a Reese Buttercup milkshake and not a cyclone. It was more like a Reese Bottomcup. Why does that sound wrong? Anyway, this gem has all the cookies and crumbles! Decently priced but not an on-a-dime locale. 12" coney was marvelous and the burger was effortless. It really is impossible to complain about a cute local dairy bar. COVID COMPLIANCE: Good They have a well-sized picnic area where you can eat and enjoy company. Spacious and dog-compatible! read more

Summer is not complete without soft serve ice cream! I got my classic order: Chocolate Vanilla Swirl with rainbow sprinkles in a waffle cone! Nothing fancy here but sometimes simple is best! This is a west side staple on a hot summer night, so come get yourself a sweet treat! read more

Putz's Creamy Whip - Chocolate-vanilla swirl with rainbow sprinkles in a waffle cone! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I'm so glad I do not live by this location because I'd definitely have to watch out for weight gain. Geesh! They have ice cream, hot dogs, burgers and fries. We got ice cream only. It was so smooth and delicious. I had a swirl ice cream on sugar cone on my first visit and a Heath cyclone on my second visit. My friend had a sundae on both visits. We both greatly enjoyed the ice cream. My friend says it's the best in the area and that's why we visited. The service was quick. You place your order at one window and they call it out from a second window when it's ready. This is CASH ONLY business so keep that in mind. That was my only dislike, especially with everything going on surrounding Covid 19. Hopefully they will update to a cashless system. Otherwise no complaints. There are benches around the perimeter if you'd like to sit out and enjoy your treats. Parking is available around the shop as well. read more

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Happy Spring! Open again and best for delicious soft serve and sandwiches are always a welcome addition to our lunch menu! 5 STARS always!

Nothing confirms that summer is here like a trip to Putz's Creamy Whip! A true West Side staple, Putz's has something for everybody. I personally like their chili cheese Mets and I always pair it with a peanut butter banana shake (I get this made with chocolate ice cream when I'm feeling frisky). Prices are great and I love their specials and punch cards for even more savings. I hardly ever have cash on me, but I keep an emergency Putz's fund on me just in case the mood strikes (they are cash only). I go into a mild depression at the end of every season when they close... It's that good y'all! read more

Today was my second visit to Putz. My first visit was during Opening weekend in April. My brother and I stubbled upon this Nostalgic gem as we were searching for our Airbnb. It was very crowded and parking was a bit of a pain but we found a street spot. I'm glad we decided to stop and didn't allow the congested parking to deter us, upon first taste I knew this would be a must visit ice cream parlor wherever I visited the Cincinnati area. Although the parking lot was full the order were placed and executed quickly as the have 2 windows with 2 girls working each. My brother and I enjoyed the picnic as we ate our ice cream. Fast forward 3 months later and I'm able to bring my 3 sons here to enjoy ice cream before visiting with family. It wasn't opening day so the parking lot had plenty of parking and the vibe was great. 2 of my 3 sons as well as myself enjoyed a mini banana split, while the other enjoyed a sponge bob popsicle. This cost us under $29 but the experience was priceless read more

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It doesn't get more classic in Cincinnati. Make sure to get your ice cream from the old machine!